Monday, June 12, 2023

Graduation and Reunion 2023

 Graduation 2023 was a beautiful sunny day - perfect for sending a group of amazing students out into the world.  Luke was our lone graduate this year - it's been such a pleasure having him on the team these past four years.  From his first day with Bowdoin Nordic, Luke has been a team-first guy, always ready to help out others and take on the little tasks that help keep the program running.  He's also been a remarkably hard worker - Luke earned his spot on the team as a walk-on, and kept scrapping to get a little better every year.  In addition to a degree from Bowdoin, Luke ended his college career with an even more prestigious honor - membership in the Bowdoin Nordic Van Driver Hall of Fame, a well-earned reward for all of his hard work on behalf of the team.  Congratulations Luke, and thanks for everything you've given to our team these last four years!

 The following week, we were lucky enough to welcome back several Bowdoin Nordic alumni for Reunion 2023.  It's so fun to reconnect with our former skiers and see what kind of cool stuff they're doing - PhD programs (in the sciences, of course), outdoor leadership, education, software development, pro skiing, and all kinds of other interesting pursuits.  Thanks to all of our alumni for continuing to support our program, and apologies to those I missed at Reunion - hope to cross paths soon!